Band To Sleeve In Single Surgery?

[IowaAndy 95]

I had the revision as I still had another 90 pounds to lose and my band was at the max fill. I was constantly vomiting after eating due to the high fill and I was not able to lose any more weight. The doctor told me that they should have probably done the sleeve in the first place due to the amount of weight that I had to lose. Good news but was a little too late.

I had to pay out of pocket as my insurance refused to pay for the removal of the band or the sleeve. If I was looking to lose weight I think that I would stay far away from the lapband as it is on its way out in my opinion. And it has caused nothing but problems for many people.

I would have the sleeve again in a heartbeat.

[blondeej 111]

Just an update: I had my revision on 3/22 and I have to say it was the best thing I've done in a long, long time! It was done in one surgery and lasted only 2.5 hours -- and he was able to do it lapriscopically! I am so happy with my sleeve! No more getting stuck, no more sliming! I am on the "soft/mushy" phase, but so far it's been well worth it!

SO GREAT To hear!! Please keep up updated on your progress!!

And Andy I agree, I wish I could of afforded to have the Sleeve my first surgery instead of going with the band....my issues weren't the same as yours but still issues that I won't have to worry about with my sleeve. CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!!